Just two minutes later Enganamouit receives a long ball from the back on the defence, and beats Berruz with a low shot on her left

Ecuador almost responded in kind with a rare chance via an Ambar Torres free-kick, but it was the Africans who extended their lead before the break as Kerlly Real fouls in the penalty area and captain Christine Manie scored to the right.

Little changed after the interval with Cameroon stronger, quicker, and better organised.